Family & Education, Illinois

Childcare Center cost in Chicago, IL

A typical Childcare Center figure in Chicago is about $1,575 per month, about 13% above the national figure of $1,400.

Typical cost

Typical in Chicago

$1,575

per month

On the low end
$900
On the high end
$2,700

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Chicago. Not a quote.

What moves the price

  1. Age
  2. Full vs part time
  3. Location
  4. Teacher ratios
  5. Meals

Ways to pay less

  1. Use employer dependent care FSA
  2. Consider a nanny share
  3. Look at co-ops
  4. Ask about sibling discounts
  5. Tour licensed centers

Childcare Center in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Chicago, IL$1,575
$900 to $2,700
National typical$1,400
$800 to $2,400
Naperville, IL$1,535
$876 to $2,630
Aurora, IL$1,450
$828 to $2,485
Joliet, IL$1,405
$804 to $2,410
Anaheim, CA$1,640
$936 to $2,810
Concord, CA$1,730
$988 to $2,965

Other Family & Education costs in Chicago

Questions people ask

Childcare Center in Chicago: what does it cost?

In Chicago, IL, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,575 per month, with most prices between $900 and $2,700.

Why is Chicago higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Childcare Center earn in Chicago, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Chicago about 13% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.